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Crypto Categories

Discover cryptocurrency categories and sectors on MEXC, grouped by ecosystems, use cases, technologies, etc. Categories are ranked by 24-hour price change. Select any category to view its constituent tokens and recent market performance.

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
RCADE
EROL
INI
-0.31%-0.31%-1.49%$ 1.84T$ 36.43B7072Layer 1 (L1)
BDAG
NEOX
INI
-0.29%-0.29%-1.52%$ 1.81T$ 34.85B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
BCH2
ZCL
NEOX
-0.26%-0.26%-2.03%$ 1.31T$ 23.43B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
ENA
-0.04%-0.02%-0.63%$ 532.89B$ 51.28B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
XEQM
TC
NAV
-0.24%-0.23%+0.07%$ 423.47B$ 10.44B1196Stablecoins
AXCNH
EURM
IDRT
-0.03%-0.02%-0.16%$ 286.96B$ 44.53B2747USD Stablecoin
DJED
IUSD
EBUSD
-0.03%-0.03%-0.19%$ 284.12B$ 44.45B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
IDRX
AXCNH
IDRT
-0.07%-0.06%-0.19%$ 273.92B$ 43.56B1139Made in USA
MAGA
BANGCHAIN
$DMP
-0.72%-0.71%-0.29%$ 265.89B$ 14.99B24710Exchange-based Tokens
CSIX
VELAR
VOLT
-0.61%-0.64%+1.88%$ 128.21B$ 1.89B25511Made in China
GT
DF
HT
-0.50%-0.53%+3.10%$ 124.18B$ 1.26B2812Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
RLY
DDX
-0.68%-0.71%+2.89%$ 123.64B$ 1.44B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTTY
BIT
IXFI
-0.93%-0.97%+1.90%$ 106.41B$ 829.52M5514Base Native
SEKOIA
TOBY
HYBUX
-0.17%-0.16%+0.47%$ 103.95B$ 11.94B45215MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
USDC
EURE
USDQ
-0.15%-0.15%-0.14%$ 72.73B$ 9.64B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USDC
USDP
USAT
-0.16%-0.16%-0.16%$ 72.23B$ 9.73B417Real World Assets (RWA)
RWAI
NEOX
MOONDOGE
+0.21%+0.22%+1.04%$ 63.26B$ 1.83B63418Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
ZIX
$SHARBI
VOLT
-0.26%-0.23%+1.37%$ 57.22B$ 3.17B106419CoinList Launchpad
BDXN
RLY
PIPE
-1.13%-1.11%+2.13%$ 51.58B$ 1.83B6920Tokenized Assets
GC
RECORD
MOONDOGE
+0.52%+0.51%+1.51%$ 42.25B$ 1.10B42021Privacy
XCL
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+0.99%+1.04%+1.07%$ 30.78B$ 1.05B11522Governance
SURF
JURIS
VOLT
+0.49%+0.53%+1.23%$ 29.23B$ 1.59B19323Meme
SAMBA
DARK
INU
-2.95%-2.91%+0.38%$ 24.84B$ 1.46B331624Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VELAR
ZIX
VOLT
+0.93%+0.96%+1.81%$ 22.63B$ 1.13B24625Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.38%+0.38%+1.74%$ 22.07B$ 81.82M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KELLYCLAUDE
REX
NUERO
-1.30%-1.26%+2.53%$ 20.90B$ 1.56B105027Infrastructure
XCL
COA
DSLA
-1.51%-1.47%+1.48%$ 19.31B$ 1.15B25528Perpetuals
NEXUS
VELAR
LOGX
+2.29%+2.33%+2.90%$ 16.85B$ 540.79M7929Binance Alpha Spotlight
TAOCAT
SEKOIA
COA
+0.27%+0.28%-2.05%$ 16.11B$ 1.41B37230Privacy Coins
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TRIT
ZCL
+2.93%+2.95%+0.59%$ 16.11B$ 288.93M3931Dog-Themed
FLOKICASH
ABE
$SHARBI
-3.39%-3.34%-1.00%$ 14.69B$ 612.39M36532Derivatives
SUP
VELAR
NEXUS
+2.54%+2.61%+3.07%$ 14.36B$ 455.82M91334chan-Themed
LOLGUY
OKAYEG
HIKI
-3.12%-3.10%-0.10%$ 12.89B$ 617.12M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
ZERA
EDGEN
+1.33%+1.37%-2.10%$ 11.49B$ 506.00M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
DOGECOIN
VALENTINE
YUKI
-3.14%-3.13%+0.07%$ 10.92B$ 444.43M5836Privacy Infrastructure
XCL
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
-0.93%-0.80%+3.03%$ 10.31B$ 566.20M6237Gambling (GambleFi)
LBLOCK
TED
JACK
-0.86%-0.86%+0.88%$ 9.85B$ 35.75M6838Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QST
AME
+1.91%+1.92%-3.00%$ 9.42B$ 232.01M1839YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
PRQ
AVC
ATA
-1.10%-1.03%+0.86%$ 9.42B$ 1.38B14440Options
STRIKE
HEGIC
LOGX
-1.35%-1.35%+0.33%$ 9.27B$ 30.36M1741Prediction Markets
PUB
ORACLE
FRIES
-1.16%-1.16%+0.57%$ 9.25B$ 35.16M3842RWA Protocol
AGRI
$QBIT
RECORD
-1.24%-1.14%+2.45%$ 8.95B$ 385.72M7443Chain Abstraction
CYC
ROUTE
CLEAR
-0.41%-0.37%+5.08%$ 8.77B$ 428.14M1444Tokenized Treasuries
MTBILL
BUIDL
USYC
-0.10%-0.10%+0.02%$ 8.42B$ 1.68M1045Cross-chain Communication
CLEAR
JM
JURIS
-1.29%-1.17%+4.70%$ 7.69B$ 380.97M5146Oracle
GRG
SWTCH
UMB
-1.22%-1.09%+5.68%$ 7.22B$ 361.28M4247x402 Ecosystem
DOBI
KHO
AURA
-1.41%-1.29%+4.98%$ 7.21B$ 278.54M10448DePIN
GMRX
NCN
$NODE
-2.17%-2.10%-1.17%$ 7.14B$ 392.18M19149Yield Farming
UFO
RLY
VELAR
-1.60%-1.58%-1.83%$ 6.95B$ 693.23M12150Layer 2 (L2)
ERN
ISLM
ICBX
-0.69%-0.66%+1.53%$ 6.94B$ 555.01M107

Frequently Asked Questions

What are cryptocurrency categories and sectors?
Cryptocurrency categories group digital assets based on shared characteristics, such as underlying technology, use cases, or ecosystems. This classification helps users easily navigate the market and track specific niches like DeFi, Memecoins, or Layer 1 blockchains.
Can a single cryptocurrency belong to multiple categories?
Yes. Because digital assets often possess multiple functional attributes, a single token can span several sectors. For example, Ethereum is classified as a Layer 1 blockchain, but it is also a fundamental part of the Smart Contract and Web3 infrastructure categories.
Are new cryptocurrency categories added over time?
Absolutely. The Web3 industry is highly dynamic. As new technological innovations, protocols, or market narratives emerge, we continuously update our index and add new sectors to accurately reflect the ever-evolving crypto landscape.
How can checking crypto categories help me discover trading opportunities?
By tracking crypto sectors, you can identify money flow and emerging market trends. When a specific narrative gains traction, checking the category allows you to quickly compare the performance of related tokens and capitalize on sector rotations.

Disclaimer

All cryptocurrency categories, classification rules, and market data on this page are sourced from independent third parties. MEXC does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of this information. Sector inclusions do not constitute endorsements or investment recommendations. All content is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Crypto trading involves high risk; please conduct your own research (DYOR).